Regulation - LGIC
Strengthening Ontario's Smoking and Vaping Laws: Proposed changes to regulations made under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 48/06
Ontario Regulation 337/15
Ontario Regulation 337/15
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015
Summary of Decision:
Made: April 18, 2018
Filed: April 20, 2018
Published on e-Laws: April 20, 2018
Printed in The Ontario Gazette: May 5, 2018
Filed: April 20, 2018
Published on e-Laws: April 20, 2018
Printed in The Ontario Gazette: May 5, 2018
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
No new administrative cost for business.
Further Information:
• Making Healthier Choices Act, 2015
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• Smoke-Free Ontario Act
• Ontario Regulation 48/06 made under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act
• Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015
• Ontario Regulation 337/15 made under the Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2015
Strengthening Ontario’s Smoking and Vaping Laws
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Regulation
Regulation
Proposal Number:
16-HLTC003
Posting Date:
March 10, 2016
Summary of Proposal:
The ministry is considering further legislative and regulatory amendments that would strengthen smoking and e-cigarettes laws. The proposal is outlined below:
1. Expand "no smoking rules" to apply to medical marijuana;
2. Prohibit the use of e-cigarettes - including the use of vaporizers to consume medical marijuana and testing in vape stores - in all enclosed public places, enclosed workplaces, and other specified outdoor areas;
3. Permit parents, guardians and caregivers to supply e-cigarettes to minors for medical marijuana purposes;
4. Expand the definition of "e-cigarette" to include "e-substance";
5. Expand the list of places where e-cigarettes are prohibited for sale;
6. Establish rules for the display and promotion of e-cigarettes at places where they are sold.
If approved, this proposal would have a variety of impacts on the public, businesses and employers in Ontario. The ministry is interested in hearing from stakeholders about these impacts, and welcomes continued input.
1. Expand "no smoking rules" to apply to medical marijuana;
2. Prohibit the use of e-cigarettes - including the use of vaporizers to consume medical marijuana and testing in vape stores - in all enclosed public places, enclosed workplaces, and other specified outdoor areas;
3. Permit parents, guardians and caregivers to supply e-cigarettes to minors for medical marijuana purposes;
4. Expand the definition of "e-cigarette" to include "e-substance";
5. Expand the list of places where e-cigarettes are prohibited for sale;
6. Establish rules for the display and promotion of e-cigarettes at places where they are sold.
If approved, this proposal would have a variety of impacts on the public, businesses and employers in Ontario. The ministry is interested in hearing from stakeholders about these impacts, and welcomes continued input.
Contact Address:
777 Bay Street, Suite 1903, 19th floor
Toronto, ON M7A 1S5
SFOA-ECA-Consultations@ontario.ca
Toronto, ON M7A 1S5
SFOA-ECA-Consultations@ontario.ca
Effective Date:
April 20, 2018
Decision:
Approved